2016 Upper Ocean hurricane season

The 2016 Upper Ocean hurricane season was an above-average, costly and destructive season, featuring 14 named storms, half of which became hurricanes. Lasting from July 5 with Alex's formation through December 2 with Natalia's dissipation, the season featured 5 major hurricanes, including two Category 5 storms (Harrine and Mihai), as well as two Category 4 storms (Alex and Kim).

Storm names
The following list of names were used for named storms that developed in the Upper Ocean basin in 2016. The names remaining on this list will not be used again until the 2022 season. This is the same list used in the 2010 season, with the exception of the name Lizi, which replaced Liis.

Retired names
Retired names were announced by the Maian Meteorology Association (MMA) in May 2017.


 * Alex, which caused major damage in Lussantia's Arias Isles, was retired and will be replaced by Antony in the 2022 season.


 * Harrine, the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the Sea of Weebinia and the easternmost Category 5 hurricane to this date, which caused major damage in Southwestern Dimonde, was also retired and will be replaced by Halsey in the 2022 season.


 * Mihai, which scratched the coasts of Loafousia and Prudhomme as a Category 4 and a Category 2 storm respectively, was retired as well and will be replaced by Mark in the 2022 season.